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Charities & non-profits rock Timeline for Facebook Pages
Posted on March 4, 2012 | 1 CommentFacebook introduced Timeline for Facebook Pages on February 29th. In the first 24 hours, few non-profits were feeling bold enough to experiment with the new community format. It’s not easy to be the first to venture into the unknown… Some Canadian organizations were amongst the... -
The very best virtual charity gifts of 2011!
Posted on November 25, 2011 | 1 CommentVirtual charitable gifts for the holidays are nothing new. You’ve probably sent or received “A goat has been purchased in your honour!” e-card at some point. Alternative giving programs allow a donation to virtually represent the cost of the item in the real world. The... -
10 cool charity t-shirts you won’t use for paint rags
Posted on November 6, 2011 | 4 CommentsHow many ill-fitting XXL tees from a fundraising run or golf tournament do you have stuffed in your dresser? I’ve got over a dozen balled-up in my bottom drawer. It’s getting sad down there. Many charity t-shirts become sleepwear, or your designated “messy activities” outfit... -
The charitable sector remembers Jack Layton
Posted on August 22, 2011 | 3 CommentsFederal NDP leader Jack Layton was an enthusiastic supporter of many Canadian nonprofit organizations, charities and institutions. He was a proponent for social justice, an advocate for environmental issues and an active participant in campaigns to raise money for charitable causes important to him. Here’s... -
Smartphones, a smart charity & a smart annual report
Posted on July 31, 2011 | No CommentsExcerpt from my CharityVillage.com column: July, 2011 Heads up! Your social media supporters are mobile. Which nonprofit communications departments are already thinking “mobile”? Some charitable sector professionals do consider how to reach out to their mobile visitors. Laura Bradley, digital communications specialist at SickKids Foundation...